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Giving programs a boost
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“The care team really helped us feel comfortable caring for a premature baby once we were discharged. Thank you for loaning the scales - it helped me ensure she was feeding and growing adequately.” – Grateful Family
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Your support has impacted the quality and comfort of care for patients across Calgary in large and small ways. These are some areas impacted:
6 Rockyview General Hospital – Surgery Funding for: Liposuction unit for lymphedema Many patients following lymph node dissection treatment for lymphedema of the arms and legs, which can be very painful and potentially be unusable if not surgically addressed. for breast cancer and melanomas require
South Calgary Health Centre
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Peter Lougheed Centre – Emergency Room Funding for: Portable bladder scanner In the emergency setting the bladder scanner assists our health care team in diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of urinary retention. This portable scanner removes the discomfort and risk to patients of traditional urethral catheterization to determine bladder volume. 1
South Health Campus – Allied Health
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Funding for: Cardiac Monitors
Funding for: Video Rhino- Laryngoscope technology The equipment is used by Speech Language Pathologists for swallowing assessments and has greatly improved ease of access for patients with mobility concerns, or specialized sitting requirements. Through having this assessment at their bedside, patients are provided with a better care plan that suits their needs.
Additional monitors reduce wait times and ensure that for patients presenting with cardiac like symptoms, or other GI, vague symptoms requiring cardiac issues can quickly be ruled out.
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Sexual & Reproductive Health*
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9 Carewest – Garrison Green Funding for: Interactive mural wall This enhancement of a home-like environment assists supportive care for seniors with a diagnosis of dementia or Alzheimer’s demonstrating agitation, restlessness, wandering and exit seeking behaviors. 11 Postpartum Community Care Funding for: Portable infant weigh scales and breast pumps loan program At home monitoring can quickly identify key challenges in infant growth and weight gain.
Sheldon Chumir Health Centre – Urgent Care
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Richmond Road Diagnostic Treatment Centre – Dermatology Clinic
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Funding for: Gynecology instrumentation for exams and contraception placement The examination lights support better care for the 15,000 people with a uterus who cannot afford contraception or have barriers to accessing sexual & reproductive health services elsewhere in the community.
Funding for: Handheld Tonometer Many vulnerable patients who would not be able to attend an optometrist benefit from this tool to check eye pressure without requiring drops.
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Funding for: Procedure chair Specialized chairs that enhance comfort for the more than 150 patients per month undergoing surgical treatment for skin cancer (melanoma, squamous and basal cell carcinomas).
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“It is so comforting to know that our donors are aware of our needs and willing to help!” – Care Manager
Foothills Medical Centre – Cervical Cancer Surgery
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Integrated Home Care (city-wide)
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Funding for: Gyne interstitial instrumentation for cervical cancer The instrumentation allows intra uterine application of brachytherapy treatment for patients with cervical cancer. Its use allows for targeting of the outer delineation of a cervical cancer, promoting positive outcomes.
Funding for: Feeding evaluation tools For many being cared for at home, utilization of adaptive tools minimizes the need for caregivers to assist with feeding and improves quality of life by promoting independence.
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* Barriers may include not being able to afford birth control, not being able to access benefits, or the need for confidentiality. The program also supports youth and clients of all genders who are street engaged, people who use drugs, sex workers, students, and people disproportionally impacted by health disparities.
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